Quick Answer. Numerous conditions, from cysts and hernias to several types of cancer, can cause a lump or mass in the lower abdomen, according to MedlinePlus. A person who notices an abdominal mass should seek medical attention, and a doctor can determine a diagnosis.
Definition of scape. 1  1 : a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (as the tulip); broadly : a flower stalk. 2  2 : the shaft of an animal part (as an antenna or feather)
1 Response. Hi, The seed pods are often called scapes. Typically, it is recommended that you cut the scape off where it meets the bulk of the plant so that the plant's growing energies can be focused on the bulb. Scapes, incidentally, are often used as an early-season substitute for garlic in the form of greens.